Nam A Bank H1 Pre-tax Profit Up 25%, NPL Ratio Drops to 1.47%
This Aveluro analysis covers NAB on HOSE in the Banks sector. The classified event type is earnings beat, with positive sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 8.4/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a positive catalyst in the stock's news coverage. Source coverage came from VnExpress International - Business, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
Nam A Bank (NAB) announced a 25% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2026, alongside improved asset quality and a plan to raise charter capital to approximately VND25 trillion. The bank’s total assets reached VND452 trillion, up 8% from end-2025, and its NPL ratio fell to 1.47% from 2.16%.
Key Facts
- Pre-tax profit for H1 2026 rose 25% year-on-year (exact figure not disclosed).
- Total assets reached approximately VND452 trillion, up 8% from end-2025.
- Outstanding loans grew over 10% to nearly VND220 trillion.
- Customer deposits and mobilized funds rose 16% to VND245 trillion.
- NPL ratio improved to 1.47% from 2.16% at end-2025; Group 2 loans fell to 0.54% from 1.31%.
- NPL coverage ratio increased to nearly 70% from 54% at end-2025.
- Charter capital expected to rise to over VND21.588 trillion after a 20% stock dividend and ESOP issuance; additional private placement of 100 million shares aims to bring it to ~VND25 trillion.
What Happened
According to Nam A Bank’s semi-annual financial report, total operating income reached VND5.143 trillion, up more than 3% from the same period last year. Non-interest income grew 11.3%, supported by recoveries of previously written-off loans and investment activities in the capital market. Income from investment securities trading reached nearly VND178 billion, up more than 69%.
The bank reported improvements in asset quality, with the NPL ratio falling from 2.16% at end-2025 to 1.47%, and the ratio of Group 2 loans declining from 1.31% to 0.54%. The NPL coverage ratio increased to nearly 70% from 54% at end-2025. The bank attributed these improvements to efforts to recover and resolve non-performing loans.
Market Context
NAB shares closed at 12,300 VND on July 30, 2026, on the HOSE. The bank’s capital adequacy ratio (CAR) stood at 10.8%, above the minimum requirement of 8%. The planned capital increase aligns with the State Bank of Vietnam’s Circular No. 14/2025/TT-NHNN on Basel III standards, positioning NAB to meet stricter regulatory requirements.
Strategic Significance
The capital raise to approximately VND25 trillion will strengthen Nam A Bank’s capital management framework and risk management capabilities, supporting its expansion and digital transformation initiatives. The improved asset quality and provisioning capacity provide a solid foundation for future growth, while the bank’s adherence to prudential ratios above regulatory minimums enhances its resilience.
What to Watch
- Completion of the private placement of 100 million shares to professional investors in H2 2026.
- Quarterly updates on NPL ratio and asset quality trends.
- Progress on Basel III implementation under Circular No. 14/2025/TT-NHNN.
- Full-year 2026 business results and dividend policy.
- Any regulatory approvals or changes in capital requirements.